Chloral hydrate and rum analgesia in labour

ABSTRACT

The mixture of chloral hydrate and rum is not as was once thought. Thirty grains of chloral hydrate, one ounce of rum, and one ounce of syrup given to a woman in labour when the cervix is about three fingers dilated, is safe and effective. The addition of available calories at a time when the patient needs extra energy is an added advantage. At no time during the study or thereafter, were we ever alarmed by any toxic effect of the combination